STUDENTJOB BLOG

I can’t even tell you how many times I searched ‘Going to Uni Check-list’ or ‘what to take to Uni’ online when I found out I had been accepted to go to University. There were a few lists but nothing that I felt had everything that you need. It’s quite daunting thinking about having to buy your own pots and pans, and other things you take for granted that you have at home. So I thought I would make a going to Uni check-list with everything you need to take with you to university! I have split each area in to three categories: ‘must’ – what you need to be taking with you straight away; ‘should’ – things you could leave until you get to Uni; and ‘could’ – things that aren’t essential or a luxury!

WHAT DO I NEED IN MY UNIVERSITY KITCHEN…?

MUST

Plates

Bowls

Mugs

Frying pan

Saucepans

Glasses (Pint and Shot – You know you’re going to need them!)

Can/ tin opener

Cutlery – knives, forks and spoons

Cooking Utensils – Spatula, ladle etc.

Baking tray

Oven proof Dish

SHOULD

Measuring Jug

Colander

Chopping Boards

Sharp Knives – for chopping!

Bottle Opener

Bin Bags

Cheese Grater

Washing up Liquid and a sponge!

COULD

Tea towels and Oven Gloves

Kettle

Tupperware – Lunchboxes, Tubs to store left overs!

Vegetable Peeler

Mixing Bowl, Whisk and Cake tins – If you’re a good cook or fancy learning to bake!

Tin Foil and Cling Film

Kitchen Towel and Cleaning Spray

Scissors

WHAT DO I NEED IN MY UNIVERSITY BEDROOM…?

MUST

Duvet/Quilt

Pillows

Mattress Protector

Fitted Sheet

Duvet Set – Single or Double, make sure you check with your halls what size bed you will have!

Clothes – Well you’re not going to walk around university naked, are you?

PJ’s and Slippers – You’ll probably be socialising a lot in the evening and you will want to be comfy!

Yes! I know it is a lot but these are things you will be using every day so its worth getting good quality items, especially when it comes to cooking and bedding items. I hope this student essentials checklist helped, I would consider this as a student starter set, you will probably find you’ll need a few more bits but you can pick those up whilst you are at university. A lot of these products for example the Cooking and Bedding essentials you can buy in packs from ‘My Student Essentials’ this saves a lot of money, time and hassle. As you don’t have to search around for these things or transport them to your new accommodation